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NativePHP Is Entering Its Next Phase

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From day one, our mission with NativePHP has been clear: empower PHP developers to build real native apps for iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, and Linux using nothing but the tools they already know and love.

This was never about a flashy demo or clever workaround. It’s about expanding the definition of what’s possible with PHP and Laravel.

We’ve always said: NativePHP isn’t a gimmick. It’s a movement. A way to give developers more freedom, more reach, and fewer roadblocks. No new languages. No layers of indirection. Just Laravel, running natively, everywhere.

But that kind of freedom takes serious work. NativePHP has grown fast, and supporting this ecosystem long-term requires real investment.

Today, we’re taking the next step.

Meet Bifrost

Bifrost is the first and only build service designed specifically for NativePHP. Whether you're building for mobile or desktop — iPhone or Android, macOS or Windows — Bifrost takes your Laravel app and gets it production-ready.

Want to build iOS apps without a Mac? Ship Android builds directly from GitHub? Push silent updates without going through the app stores?

Bifrost does all of it.

Built for Devs. Priced for Humans.

Just like Laravel Forge, we’re keeping things simple and sustainable:

  • $12/month for individuals
  • $39/month for teams and power users

All plans include both mobile and desktop builds, app bundling, and a generous number of build credits — plus the ability to buy more whenever you need.

And every Bifrost subscription comes with a free NativePHP Mini License to get you up and running right away.

Early Adopters Get Founder Pricing

We’re launching in late August, but if you get in early, you can lock in lifetime Founder Pricing:

  • $9/month instead of $12
  • $29/month instead of $39

Already a NativePHP customer? You’re getting bonus build credits automatically.
It’s our way of celebrating you for jumping in early and helping shape what this platform has become.

Bifrost is the next chapter of NativePHP. A massive step forward in making native app development truly accessible to Laravel developers everywhere.

We believe Laravel should run on every device your users touch.
And with Bifrost, it finally can.

🌉 Bifrost — Build for anything. From anywhere. With PHP.
bifrost.nativephp.com

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Hey, I’m Shane — Laravel dev turned mobile maker 📱. I’m building NativePHP for Android 💥 so you can use Laravel to craft real native apps. From C to Kotlin to PHP, I’m all-in on making native feel like home for the Laravel community ❤️.

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